Subtract 5/98 from 8/75
8/75 - 5/98 is 409/7350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
8/75 = 8 × 98/75 × 98 = 784/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
5/98 = 5 × 75/98 × 75 = 375/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/7350 - 375/7350 = 784 - 375/7350 = 409/7350
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